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Granada CF vs Atletico Madrid La Liga 2016/17: Watch live streaming of Granada vs Atletico Madrid on Sony LIV – India.com

Posted: March 12, 2017 at 8:17 pm

Having easily dealt with Valencia, Atletico will travel to Nuevo Los Carmenes in an attempt to continue on the high note against Granada. The match will commence at 1:30 am IST on 12 March 2017. The match will be telecasted on Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD. Online viewers in India can catch the match on SonyLiv.

Both these sides still have plenty to play for this season with Atleti targeting a top four finish and Granada desperately trying to stay in La Liga. The Andalusians have been getting a few home results of late though and we could see a relatively open game here, as a draw wont do much for either side.

Granada CF are in the eighteenth position, in the dangerous zone for several rounds, but they managed to win several games so if they keep their form in check they might be able to survive in La Liga. In previous five matches, they managed to win twice, but they were defeated in the other three duels.

They improved their home performances significantly, and now they are without a defeat in previous four clashes at Carmenes (W4 D1), but also Granada was winning at both half time and full time in previous three home fixtures.

On the other hand, Atletico have been brutal in head to head clashes with Granada. The team from Vicente Calderon took as many as nine wins and played two draws in 11 matches with Nazaries. Atletico Madrid will surely try to use the slip up by Sevilla on Monday and to get closer to third-placed team, but still seven points separate the two teams.

In previous round they welcomed Valencia, but this season team from Mestalla cant compete against Worlds top teams like Atletico, especially not while Griezmann is on fire. In away games this season, Atletico was defeated three times so far, whilst winning and drawing five games each. They are also unbeaten in 10 out of the last 11 games, with only defeat coming against Barcelona in a recent clash that ended 1:2 at Vicente Calderon.

Possible starting lineups

Granada: Ochoa; Silva, Hongla, Ingason; Hector, Uche, Wakaso, Foulquier; Pereira, Ramos, Cuenca

Atletico Madrid: Oblak; Vrsaljko, Savic, Goodin, Luis; Gaitan, Koke, Niguez, Carrasco; Correa, Griezmann

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2017 ICC To Host El Clasico Miami Between Real Madrid CF And FC Barcelona – MiamiDolphins

Posted: March 11, 2017 at 8:18 am

MIAMI (March 10, 2017) Relevent Sports announced today that defending La Liga champion FC Barcelona and defending UEFA Champions League winner Real Madrid C.F. will meet on July 29, 2017 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., as part of the 2017 International Champions Cup presented by Heineken.

El Clsico Miami will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7:30PM ET. VIP travel and ticket packages are available now via the official hotel, Fontainebleau Miami Beach, at http://www.fontainebleau.com/elclasico. Exclusive presale tickets to the matchup will be available beginningFriday, March 17 at 10AM ETwith general public on sale beginningMonday, March 20 at 10AM ET at http://www.internationalchampionscup.com.

The International Champions Cup was launched by Stephen Ross and Matt Higgins in 2013 with the creation of Relevent Sports, led by Charlie Stillitano and Jon Sheiman. El Clsico Miami will mark the first-ever match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid C.F. to take place in North America. Hailed as one of sport's all-time greatest rivalries, the current rosters for each club feature some of the best players in the world. Real Madrid C.F. is anchored by recently crowned FIFA Mens Player of the Year and Ballon DOr winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, alongside Welsh superstar Gareth Bale, while perennial world-class Argentinean national, Lionel Messi, and famed Brazilian Neymar lead FC Barcelona.

I am thrilled to bring the International Champions Cup back to the city of Miami, said Stephen Ross, RSE Ventures chairman and co-founder and Miami Dolphins owner. The opportunity to showcase two of the most storied clubs in the history of the sport is why we created this tournament. That it will take place at Hard Rock Stadium is a testament to the recent transformation of this venue into a global entertainment destination.

Real Madrid C.F. and FC Barcelona both return to the ICC with the goal of adding another title to their already world-class resumes. Real Madrid C.F. will be making a record fifth appearance in the ICC, having played in every year of the tournaments history. Real Madrid C.F. returns to Miami for a second time as part of the ICC after defeating Chelsea F.C. to win the inaugural tournament in 2013 in front of a crowd of 67,273 attendees, one of the largest for a soccer match in the venues history. They also were crowned champions of the first-ever ICC China and ICC Australia which took place in 2015.

FC Barcelona makes its third appearance in the ICC after appearing in both the 2015 and 2016 tournaments. Their 2016 tournament included two wins and a finale highlighted by the second largest crowd in Wembley Stadium history (89,845) to watch them take on Liverpool F.C.

El Clsico Miami will be held at the newly renovated Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., the first soccer event to take place since the stadiums latest renovations. Hard Rock Stadium returns as a venue for the ICC after hosting the championship match in each of the first two years of the tournament. The renovations to Hard Rock Stadium have made it possible to host the highest caliber of soccer competition while serving as the home of the Miami Dolphins. The venue also serves as home to the University of Miami football team, Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV, the College Football Playoff Semifinals and a host of world class events. Hard Rock Stadium will host an additional match on Wednesday, July 26 as part of the 2017 International Champions Cup presented by Heineken. Further details will be announced on March 21.

As part of this momentous event, the ICC and El Clsico Miami management team will develop a program of exciting events leading up to the match including concerts, brand activations, team pep rallies, art activations, and more which will be hosted in and around Hard Rock Stadium as part of an immersive experience site that will be available to fans from Tuesday to Sunday. Additionally, El Clsico Miami week will provide an opportunity for fans to experience the culture of Miami by creating events around Miami Beach, Wynwood and Bayfront Park. The week will be filled with concerts, beach parties and art activations that create a spectacle of events around the match.

Heineken is the presenting sponsor for the 2017 International Champions Cup. For the second consecutive year, all matches for the International Champions Cup will be carried on ESPN networks including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and streaming network ESPN3, accessible through WatchESPN and the ESPN App.

As one of the premier supporters of soccer both globally, and in the U.S., our partnership with the International Champions Cup continues our goal to bring U.S. fans closer to the beautiful game, said Ralph Rijks, senior vice president at HEINEKEN USA. Soccers growth is unparalleled in the States, and its rise to prominence is worth raising a glass to. Were excited to further our reach both on and off the pitch, while putting Heineken front and center of this historic match-up in Miami."

Since launching in 2013, the ICC has hosted matchups at some of the most renowned venues across the world including Michigan Stadium, the Rose Bowl, Yankee Stadium, Stamford Bridge, Melbourne Cricket Ground and Wembley Stadium. The ICC has featured teams from the worlds most renowned soccer leagues including the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga and German Bundesliga.

In 2015, the ICC expanded to include tournaments in both Australia and China. It has featured matches in Melbourne, Beijing, and Shanghai over the past two years. Overall, the ICC has hosted matches in more than 30 cities, 11 countries and four continents.

The International Champions Cup presented by Heineken is proud to host El Clsico Miami and other matches of this caliber for a fifth consecutive year, offering a level of skill and competition previously unseen in the United States. Relevent Sports will reveal the entire lineup of world-class teams, venues and matchups for the 2017 tournament at a national launch event in New York City on Tuesday, March 21.

Fans can follow the ICC on social media at @intchampionscup for exclusive content and announcements, and join the conversation using #ElClasicoMiami and #2017ICC. Fans can sign up for up news, updates and ticket information at http://www.internationalchampionscup.com.

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Founded in 1899, FC Barcelona is one of the most iconic soccer clubs in the world. With some of the greatest players in soccer history, FC Barcelona has won 24 league titles, 28 Copa Del Rey titles and five UEFA Champions League titles. In 2009, FC Barcelona performed the extraordinary feat of winning all six major trophies they were competing for, winning La Liga, Copa Del Rey, UEFA Champions League, Spanish Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. Between 2008 and 2012, FC Barcelona won two Champions League trophies, three league titles and a World Club Cup title. The Spanish club added to their already illustrious trophy cabinet by winning the ever-elusive treble during the 2014-2015 season; winning La Liga, Copa del Rey, and the crown jewel of European football - The Champions League. The current FC Barcelona squad includes global soccer superstars Lionel Messi, Luis Surez, Andrs Iniesta, Ivan Rakiti and Neymar. For more information on FC Barcelona, please visit http://www.fcbarcelona.com.

Founded in 1902, Real Madrid C.F. hold the record for most European Cup/UEFA Champions League championships in any clubs history - a staggering total of 11 titles, its most recent arriving in the 2015-2016 season. In addition, the Royal Whites have won a record 32 La Liga titles, while winning the domestic cup 19 times. Los Blancos currently field a roster featuring some of the best players in the world including Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Gareth Bale (Wales), Karim Benzema (France) as well as home-grown Spanish talent like Isco and captain Sergio Ramos. Led by former Real Madrid C.F. midfielder, French footballing legend and current manager Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid C.F. returns to the International Champions Cup for the fifth consecutive year, having won each of the inaugural tournaments to take place in the United States and China. For more information on Real Madrid C.F., please visit http://www.realmadrid.com.

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About Relevent Sports

Relevent Sports provides an innovative approach to building a soccer presence in the United States and around the globe. Relevent Sports showcases the best matchups and tournaments in soccer featuring the top clubs, international teams and players. In addition to hosting the International Champions Cup annually every summer, Relevent Sports works closely with national teams including Brazil, Argentina and Portugal to host exhibition matches in major sports venues throughout the year. Utilizing brand development, grassroots planning, corporate sponsors, international touring and philanthropic initiatives, Relevent Sports promotes and grows the love of soccer worldwide.

About the International Champions Cup Presented by Heineken

The International Champions Cup is the worlds premier summer soccer tournament organized by Relevent Sports, featuring the best clubs from around the world. A staple property of Relevent Sports and RSE Ventures, the International Champions Cup works with leading sponsors such as Heineken, Nike, Visit Orlando, and Ally, among others, to bring the best in soccer to iconic sports venues across North America, Europe and China.

The International Champions Cup has hosted some of the most iconic matchups in the world, including the two most attended soccer matches in U.S. history. First came when 109,318 fans saw Real Madrid and Manchester United play in Michigan Stadium at the University of Michigan. Real Madrid returned to the Big House to take on Chelsea in front of 105,826 fans, second all-time, as part of the 2016 tournament. The International Champions Cup has also hosted the most attended soccer matches in Minnesota (64,101 at U.S. Bank Stadium) and Ohio (86,641 at Ohio Stadium) state history. In its four-year history, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain have all won installments of the tournament.

About RSE Ventures

Founded in 2012 by Stephen M. Ross and Matt Higgins, RSE Ventures is a multi-national sports and entertainment venture firm with a focus on new technologies. RSE builds, owns and operates companies in sports, media, entertainment and technology, including Catalyst Media Group, VaynerMedia, Vayner/RSE, Relevent Sports, Ascendent Sports Group and the International Champions Cup.

About HEINEKEN USA

HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation's leading upscale beer importer, is a subsidiary of HEINEKEN International NV, the world's most international brewer. European brands imported into the U.S. include Heineken, the world's most international beer brand, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Amstel Light, and Newcastle Brown Ale. HEINEKEN USA also imports the Dos Equis Franchise, Tecate Franchise, Sol, Indio, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from Mexico. For the latest information on our company and brands, follow us on Twitter @HeinekenUSACorp, or visit HEINEKENUSA.com.

About Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium is a global entertainment destination that serves as home to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami football team, Orange Bowl, Super Bowl LIV and the 100th anniversary of the NFL, College Football Playoff Semifinals, major concerts, international soccer and a host of world-class events. The facility is in the midst of Phase III of a $500 million, multi-year renovation privately funded by Owner Stephen Ross.

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Today Analysts Focus on CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF), Rowan Companies plc (RDC) – StockNewsJournal

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Looking at the Tea Leaves for CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) – The USA Commerce

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Drilling Down Into CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF … – StockNewsJournal

Posted: March 10, 2017 at 3:17 am


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CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) Bond Prices Fall 1.6% – Chaffey Breeze

Posted: March 9, 2017 at 3:26 am


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Commodores eliminate CF women for 2nd year in a row – Ocala

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By Richard Burton Correspondent

The College of Central Florida women's basketball team couldn't keep up with defending national champion Gulf Coast State on Wednesday evening.

The Commodores set a single game tournament record with 15 made shots from 3-point range and knocked off the Patriots 90-51 in the FCSAA/NJCAA women's basketball tournament quarterfinals at Patriot Gym.

Gulf Coast passed its own tournament mark for most 3-pointers of 14 set in 2008 against Hillsborough.

For the game, Gulf Coast made 15-of-34 shots from beyond the arc, 12-of-24 in the first half.

It was the second year in a row that the Patriots were eliminated from the tournament in the opening round by Gulf Coast (28-3).

The loss ended a strong season-ending run by CF, who bounced back from a 0-4 start in Mid-Florida Conference play to win nine of its last 11 games to qualify for the postseason for the third consecutive season.

"Our kids battled hard with their backs against the wall to get to the tournament," CF Coach Tommy Jones said. "Obviously, we are disappointed with the result (on Wednesday), but to come from where we were to get here says a lot about how hard our girls worked to come from last place to the postseason."

The Patriots (14-16) ran into a buzzsaw on Wednesday, as the Commodores raced out to a 26-point halftime lead.

"They did what they are supposed to do and that's why they are the third-ranked team in the country," Jones said. "We're going to go back and keep working. We'll get it back to where we had it in the past. CF deserves better and I will make it better."

The Commodores made six shots from beyond the arc in each of the opening two quarters and also had their reserves outscore CF's 28-5 during that span.

In the early going, the Patriots trailed 5-4, but quickly fell down by double digits after an early surge by Taylor Emery, who scored her team's first 13 points, to push the Commodores to an 11-point edge just 4:08 into the game.

From there, Gulf Coast took a 16-point lead after a quarter of play and continued the onslaught.

The defeat was CF's sixth straight in the state tournament against Panhandle Conference schools dating back to 2008.

Fernanda Midaglia scored 10 of her 16 points in the first half to lead CF.

Nicola Mathews and Marcella dos Santos scored nine points each for the Patriots, while Kiarah Mallory dished out eight assists.

Emery led Gulf Coast with 23 points.

Shayla Bennett finished with 21 points for the Commodores, while LaSonja Edwards and Maria Castro scored 14 and 12 points respectively.

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JUCO BASKETBALL

FCSAA State Basketball Championships

At The College of Central Florida

WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT

Wednesday's results

Gulf Coast 90, Central Florida 51

Santa Fe 85, Broward 79

Chipola 66, Florida Southwestern 36

Tallahassee vs. Palm Beach, late

Friday's games

Santa Fe vs. Chipola, 1 p.m.

Gulf Coast vs. Tallahassee/Palm Beach winner, 3 p.m.

Saturdays game

Championship game, 5 p.m.

MEN'S TOURNAMENT

Thursdays games

Broward vs. Daytona St., 1 p.m.

St. Petersburg vs. Tallahassee, 3 p.m.

Northwest Florida vs. Florida Southwestern, 6 p.m.

Eastern Florida vs. Central Florida, 8 p.m.

Fridays games

Semifinals: Broward/Daytona St. winner vs. St. Pete/Tallahassee winner, 6 p.m.

Northwest Florida/Florida Southwestern vs. Eastern Florida/Central Florida, 8 p.m.

Saturdays game

Championship game, 7:30 p.m.

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Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH to Open at CF Markville in Markham … – Business Wire (press release)

Posted: March 8, 2017 at 1:27 pm

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH is pleased to announce plans to open a new store at CF Markville in Markham, Ontario. The approximately 27,000 square foot store is scheduled to open in 2018.

Ontario is a key market for Saks OFF 5TH in Canada and were excited to continue to grow our presence there, commented Jonathan Greller, President, Saks OFF 5TH and Gilt. Our new Markham location will provide area shoppers convenient access to on-trend, designer fashion finds at an exceptional value.

We are proud to welcome Saks OFF 5TH to CF Markville, commented Sal Iacono, Executive Vice President, Operations, Cadillac Fairview. At Cadillac Fairview, we are constantly looking for exciting opportunities to refresh the offerings for our guests, and we believe Saks OFF 5TH will resonate strongly with our shoppers in Markham and surrounding regions.

Saks OFF 5TH features an ever-evolving selection of luxury designer fashion, accessories, and footwear from more than 800 leading brandsfor men, women and childrenall at up to 60% off. The new store will feature an open, modern layout and playful graphic elements in an easy-to-shop environment.

For updates on store openings, marketing events and career opportunities, please visit saksoff5th.ca.

ABOUT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE OFF 5TH

As part of the Hudsons Bay Company brand portfolio, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH is a world-class destination for top designer brands at extraordinary value. The retailers 117 stores and e-commerce division, saksoff5th.com, combine the two great joys of shopping: the delight of discovering the best in luxury and the thrill of finding a deal. A modern shopping experience of carefully curated off-the-runway trends, exceptional service, and savings on the biggest names in fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH leads the market as the premier luxury-value destination.

ABOUT CADILLAC FAIRVIEW

Cadillac Fairview is one of the largest owners, operators and developers of best-in-class office, retail and mixed-use properties in North America. The company also invests in retail, mixed-use and industrial real estate in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

Valued at more than $29 billion, Cadillac Fairview owns over 38 million square feet of leasable space at 73 properties in Canada, including landmark developments, such as Toronto-Dominion Centre, CF Toronto Eaton Centre, CF Pacific Centre and CF Chinook Centre.

Cadillac Fairview has been wholly owned by the Ontario Teachers Pension Plan since 2000. Ontario Teachers is a diversified global investor and administers the pensions of more than 300,000 active and retired school teachers.

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Sergio Ramos, Alvaro Morata strike as Real Madrid CF crush SSC Napoli – Hindustan Times

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Real Madrid C.F. eclipsed a dismal first half to end S.S.C. Napolis Champions League quarterfinal hopes with a clinical 3-1 win at the San Paolo in Naples on Tuesday

Captain Sergio Ramos and Alvaro Morata struck one apiece as 11-time winners Real Madrid C.F. secured a seventh successive Champions League quarterfinal berth with a clinical 3-1 win over a spirited S.S.C. Napoli on Tuesday.

Were happy to have won, said Real coach Zinedine Zidane. We suffered a lot in the opening half when they had us under a lot of pressure.

But after a good talk about what we had to do in the second half, we were much better.

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Real, who took a commanding 3-1 first leg lead at the Santiago Bernabeu last month, looked to be facing a tough night in Naples after Dries Mertens finished off a great attacking move to give the hosts a 24th minute lead.

But Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri had warned of the threat from the worlds richest club, with the best players a day earlier.

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And Zidanes Galacticos emerged from the half-time interval in far more clinical fashion.

Ramos rose to head Real level six minutes after the restart and a second header which deflected off Mertens at Pepe Reinas near post gave the Spaniards a 2-1 lead by the 57th minute.

Napoli saw late claims for a penalty waved away when Mertens tumbled in the box and suffered more woe in the first minute of added-on time when ex-Juventus striker Alvaro Morata came off the bench to hit their third for a 6-2 aggregate score.

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The second goal took away practically any chance we had of trying to qualify, we probably need a little bit more aggression at the corner to try and put him off, said Sarri.

It leaves us with a bitter taste because for the opening 55 minutes we were far superior.

But thats mostly because our fans had so much expectations on us. Were sorry for our public, because we feel they deserved a lot more.

But this (Real) is a team with great talent that, physically, were superior to us.

Napoli required nothing short of a miracle if they were to reach the last eight for the first time -- although a bright opening reflected a growing belief in the football-mad southern city the Azzurri could cause an upset.

Maurizio Sarris men had 11 shots in the opening period, the most Real had seen in a Champions League game since facing 15 against Juventus in 2013.

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But neither Mertens, Lorenzo Insigne or Hamsik got shots past Reina in a busy opening period that had most of the 56,695 crowd in full voice.

On Reals first real foray, Luka Modric outmanoeuvred Kalidou Koulibaly to deliver a back-post cross that Reina collected after a mix-up between Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

Gareth Bale then escaped down the right to deliver a cross that Kroos, from the edge of the area, volleyed straight at Reina.

But Real were left ball-watching on 24 minutes after a slick passing move between Hamsik and Mertens that saw the Belgian run in to beat Keylor Navas at his bottom left corner.

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The San Paolo erupted, but relief reigned moments later when Ronaldo rounded Reina to see his low drive come off the base of the post.

Napoli could have had a second but Hamsik fired high and wide before seeing a shot from the right byeline blocked by Navas.

When Hamsik gave away possession minutes after the restart, Krooss dangerous cross to the back post was cleared by the head of Mertens.

The danger of Hamsiks error became apparent when Ramos rose to meet Krooss corner to stretch the back of the Napoli net.

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Sarri added on Ramos: Hes world class at dead ball situations. He scores seven or eight goals a year like that.

After Allan was cautioned for a challenge on Casemiro, the Brazilian was replaced by Marko Rog.

But Napolis dream died a minute later. Kroos delivered again from the corner flag and Ramoss glancing header at the near post came off Mertens to leave Reina rooted to the spot.

Napoli hit back, Rog setting up Hamsik for a cross that Navas got down low to smother.

But as Napoli tired in the closing minutes, Morata ran in to meet the rebound after Reina spilled a Ronaldo strike.

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